1950 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1950 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Incumbent Democrat Frank Lausche defeated Republican nominee Don H. Ebright with 52.62% of the vote.

1950 Ohio gubernatorial election

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Nominee Frank Lausche Don H. Ebright Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,522,249 1,370,570 Percentage 52.62% 47.38%

County results Lausche:      50–60%      60–70% Ebright:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Frank Lausche Democratic Elected Governor Frank Lausche Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 2, 1950.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Frank Lausche, incumbent Governor
• Clarence H. Knisley, former Ohio State Treasurer
• Joseph Torok Jr.

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Frank Lausche (incumbent)	366,397	82.11
	Democratic	Clarence H. Knisley	63,165	14.16
	Democratic	Joseph Torok Jr.	16,651	3.73
Total votes			446,213	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Don H. Ebright, Ohio State Treasurer
• Jim Rhodes, Mayor of Columbus
• Edward J. Hummel, former Ohio Secretary of State
• George V. Woodling

Results

Republican primary results^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Don H. Ebright	338,390	62.65
	Republican	Jim Rhodes	157,346	29.13
	Republican	Edward J. Hummel	25,447	4.71
	Republican	George V. Woodling	18,947	3.51
Total votes			540,130	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Frank Lausche, Democratic
• Don H. Ebright, Republican

Results

1950 Ohio gubernatorial election^[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Frank Lausche (incumbent)	1,522,249	52.62%
	Republican	Don H. Ebright	1,370,570	47.38%
Majority			221,261
Turnout			2,892,819
	Democratic hold		Swing